Just an idea, but you might be able to find large-linked gold chains at
jewelers/merchants who cater to SCA customers. They're used as a symbol
of rank for members of the Chivalry (Knights or Masters-at-Arms). I
know there are a variety of them online, although I don't really
purchase much. If you like, I could ask on a couple of sca-specific
lists, though.
--sue
Irmgart wrote:
You do often see the big gold chains with this fashion. Personally, I
have not been able to find anything even remotely close other than
"decorative chain" from the hardware store, and that does not have the
right "look" to me.
photos of extant jewelry:
http://www.curiousfrau.com/Articles/jewelry.htm
I'm currently trying for a middle class/Kampfollower portrayal... so
might not have as much in the way of heavy gold jewelry.
Also, I personally don't have the money to buy what I think will look
"right." I'm *always* on the lookout, though.
There are a couple of paintings with that style dress without as much
in the way of chains:
http://www.abcgallery.com/C/cranach/cranach45.html
http://www.st-max.org/images/woodcuts/Kampfrau4.jpg
http://www.uni-leipzig.de/ru/bilder/luther/cranac02.jpg
-Irmgart
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